YEARLY HIGH
3.4037 CHF
YEARLY LOW
3.1348 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2650 CHF

2013 KWD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KWD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 3.4037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 3.1348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2689 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2811 to the December average rate of 3.1626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.4037 was down 3.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.5254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,018 CHF
2012 Average 16,737 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 15,674 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,344.38 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.3664
3.1441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to CHF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.2979, compared to 3.2322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1345 CHF (High: 3.4037 / Low: 3.2691). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0430 CHF (High: 3.3467 / Low: 3.3037).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1345
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0616 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 3.3479) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.3612), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0134 (-0.40%).

2013 Avg (May) 3.3479
2012 Avg (May) 3.3612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3169 3.2401 3.2811
February 3.2977 3.2266 3.2622
March 3.3467 3.3037 3.3239
April 3.3220 3.2464 3.2840
May 3.4037 3.2691 3.3479
June 3.3480 3.2495 3.2884
July 3.3809 3.2587 3.3094
August 3.2814 3.2319 3.2518
September 3.2999 3.1999 3.2469
October 3.2300 3.1672 3.1980
November 3.2551 3.2033 3.2243
December 3.2106 3.1348 3.1626